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RECOGNIZING GREG RISLOV'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

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On 2026-06-18, Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING GREG RISLOV'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING GREG RISLOV'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E588-E589] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING GREG RISLOV'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ______ HON. DUSTY JOHNSON of south dakota in the house of representatives Thursday, June 18, 2026 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Greg Rislov for an exceptional 50 years of dedicated service to the people of South Dakota through his work at the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. Since joining the Public Utilities Commission in 1976, Greg has played a vital role in ensuring reliable and affordable utility service for South Dakotans. Throughout his career as an analyst, division director, and advisor to the Commission, he has provided expertise on countless energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure matters. Having served as a Public Utilities Commissioner, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand Greg's professionalism, institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to public service. For five decades, he has been a trusted resource to commissioners, staff, and stakeholders across South Dakota. Greg's contributions have helped guide our state through significant changes in the utility industry while always keeping the interests of South Dakota consumers at the forefront. I thank Greg for his remarkable career and his lasting service to the people of South Dakota. [[Page E589]] His dedication is worthy of recognition and appreciation from both the House of Representatives and the state he has faithfully served for 50 years. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING GREG RISLOV'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E588-E589] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING GREG RISLOV'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ______ HON. DUSTY JOHNSON of south dakota in the house of representatives Thursday, June 18, 2026 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Greg Rislov for an exceptional 50 years of dedicated service to the people of South Dakota through his work at the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. Since joining the Public Utilities Commission in 1976, Greg has played a vital role in ensuring reliable and affordable utility service for South Dakotans. Throughout his career as an analyst, division director, and advisor to the Commission, he has provided expertise on countless energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure matters. Having served as a Public Utilities Commissioner, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand Greg's professionalism, institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to public service. For five decades, he has been a trusted resource to commissioners, staff, and stakeholders across South Dakota. Greg's contributions have helped guide our state through significant changes in the utility industry while always keeping the interests of South Dakota consumers at the forefront. I thank Greg for his remarkable career and his lasting service to the people of South Dakota. [[Page E589]] His dedication is worthy of recognition and appreciation from both the House of Representatives and the state he has faithfully served for 50 years. ____________________